Acer TRAVELMATE TravelMate 2350 manual

TravelMate 2350 Series User's Guide[...]

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iii English First things first We would like to thank you for ma king the TravelMate series of notebook computers your choice fo r your mobile computing needs. We hope yo u will be happ y with your TravelMate as much as we enjoyed making it for you. Your guides To help you use your Tr avelMate, we have design ed a set of gui des: For more informati[...]

iv English Basic care and tips for us ing your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on the computer, s imply pr ess the power butto n on the left of the launch keys found above your Tr avelMate's sta ndard keyboard. See "Front open view " on page 3 for the location of the power button. To turn th e power of f, do any of [...]

v English • Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water or any liquid on the co mputer. • Do not subject the computer to heavy shoc k and vibration. • Do not expose the computer to du st and dirt. • Never p lace o bjects o n top o f the co mpute r to avoi d dama ging t he computer. • Do not slam the computer dis[...]

vi English Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the comput er, follow th ese steps: • Power off the comput er and remove the battery pack. • Disconnect the AC adaptor. • Use a soft cloth moistened with wate r. Do no t use l iquid or aer osol cleaners . • To clean the display s creen , use an LC D clea ning k it. If any of the following occu[...]

First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your compute r iv 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1 A TravelMate tour 3 Front open view 3 Front view 4 Left view 6 Right view 6 Rear view 8 Bottom view 9 Featur es 10 Indicators 12 Using t he keyb oard 14 Special ke ys 14 Launch keys 20 Touchpad 2 1 Touchpad basics 21 Storage 23[...]

viii BIOS Utili ty 42 Acer disc-to-disc recove ry 43 Multilingu al operating sy stem installation 43 Restore without a Recovery CD 43 Setup password an d exit 44 3 Troubleshooting my computer 45 Frequently-asked questions 47 Troubleshooting ti ps 50 Error messages 51 Requesting service 52 International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) 52 Before you call[...]

1 Getting to know your TravelMate[...]

Your TravelMate computer combines high- performance, versatility, power management features and multimedi a capabilities with a unique style and ergonomic design. Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with your powerful new computing partner.[...]

3 English A TravelMate tour After setting up your computer as illust rated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer. Front open view # Item Description 1 Screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer ou tput. 2 Power button Turns on the computer.[...]

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 4 English Front view 3 Launch keys Two special keys for frequently used programs. See "Launch keys" on page 20 for more details. 4 Keyboard Inputs data into your com puter. 5 Palmrest Comfortable sup port area for your hands when you use the comp uter. 6 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right b[...]

5 English The Bluetooth and W ireless buttons and indicators only work on models with Bluetooth and Wireless features, respectively. 3 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the comp uter is turned off. See page 48 for more details. 4 Latch Latch for opening an d closing the computer. 5 Power indicator Lights when the computer is o[...]

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 6 English Left view Right view # Item Description 1 One USB 2.0 port Connects to USB d evices (e.g., mo use, camera). 2 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card. 3 PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 4 Microphone/line -in jack Accepts input from external microp ho[...]

7 English # Item Description 1 Stereo speaker Generates sound. 2 HDD Houses the computer's hard disc. 3 DC-in jack Connects the AC adaptor. 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even a fter prolonged use.[...]

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 8 English Rear view # Item Description 1 Security lock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 External display port Connects to a display d evice (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 16.7 million colors and up to 1600 x 1200 at 85 Hz and 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz resolution. [...]

9 English Bottom view # Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs dependi ng on the optical dr ive typ e. 2M e m o r y compartment Houses the computer's main me mory. 3 Hard disc bay Houses the computer's hard disc ( secured by a screw). 4 Battery compartment release latch Unlatches the battery to remove[...]

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 10 English Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features: Performance • Intel ® Celeron ® M Processor 340 at 1.5 GHz or above • Intel ® 855GME /852GM chipset • Memory upgradeabl e up to 2 GB using two slots • Internal optical dr ive • High-capacity, Enha nced IDE hard disc • [...]

11 English Connectivity • High-speed fax/data modem port • Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port • Three USB 2.0 ports (two at the rear and one on left) • 802.11b+g Wireless LAN (manufacturing option) • Bluetooth (manufact uring op tion) Expansion • One Type II PC Card slot • Upgradeable memory[...]

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 12 English Indicators The computer has six easy-to-read status indicators below the display screen, and three on the front of the computer. The Power and Batt ery status indica tor s are visible even when the display i s closed . Icon Function Description HDD Lights when hard disc drive is active. ODD Lights when o[...]

13 English 1. Charging : Flashing 1 sec. and off 3 sec. 2. Low capacity (a bout 10%) : Flashing 0.25 sec. and off 0.25 sec. 3. Critically low capac ity (about 3% ) : Flashing 0.1 sec. and off 0.1 sec. 4. Fully charged : Steady o n. Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lo ck is activated. Pad Lock Lights when Pad Lock is activated. Num Lock Lights when Num Lo[...]

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 14 English Using the keyboard The full-sized keyboard include s an e mbedded nume ric keyp ad, separate cursor keys, two Window s keys and twelve function keys. Special keys Lock keys The keyboard ha s four lock keys whi ch you can toggle on and off. Lock key Description < Caps Lock > When Caps Lock is on, al[...]

15 English Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad func tions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indi cated by small ch aracters located on the right-hand side of th e keycaps . Desired action Num Lock on Num Lock off Type numbers Use embedded keypad in the same was as the numeric keypad o n a standard keybo ard. Type letters Hold <[...]

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 16 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndows-specif ic functions. Key Description Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few e xamples: +< Tab > (Activates next taskbar button) +< E > (Explore My Computer) +< F >[...]

17 English Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or ke y combinations to access m ost of the computer’s controls like sc reen brightness, volume ou tput and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, pres s and hold the < Fn > key before pressing the other k ey in t he hot ke y combin ation. Hot key Icon Function Description < Fn >+<[...]

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 18 English The Euro symb ol If your ke yboard layo ut is set to Unite d States-I nternation al, Unit ed Kingdom or if you have a keyb oard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard. Note for US keyboard users: The keybo ard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Eu ro symbo[...]

19 English To verify the keyboard type in Wi ndows XP, follow the steps below: 1 Click on Start , C ontrol Panel . 2 Double-click on Regional and Language O ptions . 3 Click on the Language tab and click on Details . 4 Verify that the keyboard layout used for "En English (United States)" is set to United States-Inter national. If not, sel[...]

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 20 English Launch keys Located above the ke yboard are thr ee buttons. The lef t-most button is the power button. To the right of the power button are the two launc h keys. They are desi gnated as the Empo wering K ey and a programm able button . Launch key Default application e Acer eManager application (u ser-pro[...]

21 English Touchpad The built -in touchp ad is a po inting de vice that sen ses movement on its surface. This means the cursor respon ds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort a nd support. Touchpad basics The following items teach yo u ho w to use the touc hpad: • Mov[...]

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 22 English Note: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchp ad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean . The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement, hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will no t increase the touchpad’s responsiveness. Function Left button Right button [...]

23 English Storage This comp uter su ppli es you with the following media storage: • High-capacity Enhanc ed IDE ha rd disc • Internal optical dr ive Hard disc The high-capacity hard di scdisc is the answer to your storage needs. This is where your programs and data are stored. Optical drive Your computer co mes eq uipped with an optical drive [...]

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 24 English Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD-ROM drive module is in stalled in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DV D movie disc; then close the DVD tray. Important! When you launch the DVD pl ayer for the first time, the programme asks y[...]

25 English Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high -fidelity AC'9 7 ste reo audi o, and dual stereo speak ers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the comput er is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hot keys" on page 17 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume. Power management This comput er has a built-in[...]

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 26 English Moving around with your TravelMate This sectio n gives you tips and h ints to conside r when moving arou nd or traveling with your computer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow th ese steps to discon nect your computer from external accessor ies: 1 Save your work in progress. 2 Remove any me dia, flopp[...]

27 English you can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing < Fn >+< Esc >. Then close and latch the display. When you are ready to use the comp uter again, unla tch and open the display; then press and release the power button. Note: If the Sleep indicator is o f f, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and turned off. If the pow[...]

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 28 English • Check if you have removed all media, floppy d iscs and compact discs, from the dr ive(s). Failure to remove the media ca n damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in a protecti ve case that can prevent the computer from sl iding around and cushion it if it should fall . Caution: Avoid packing it[...]

29 English Setting up a home office If you frequen tly work on your comp uter at home, you may want to purchase a sec ond AC adaptor for use at home. With a second AC adaptor, you can avoid carrying th e extra weight to and from home. If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time, you might also want to add an extern al keyboard,[...]

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 30 English Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling. What to bring with you Bring the fol lowing items with you: • AC adaptor • Power cords that a re appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, ful ly-charged battery p acks • Additional p[...]

31 English Securing your computer Your computer is a valu able investme nt th at you need to take care of. Learn how to prote ct and take care of yo ur computer. Security features include hardware and software locks — a secur ity notch and pa sswords. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, located on the rear of the computer, le[...]

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 32 English boot-up and resume from hibern ation for maximum security. • Password on Bo ot secures your c omput er agai n st unauthorised use. Combine the use of this pass word with pass wo rd checkpoints on boot-up and resume fro m hi bernation for ma ximum security. Important! Do not forget your Supervisor Passw[...]

2 Customising my computer[...]

After learning the basics of your TravelMate computer, let's get acquainted with the advanced features of your computer. In this chapter, you will lear n how to add options, upgrade components for better performance, and custom ise your computer.[...]

35 English Expanding through options Your TravelMate offers you a complete mobile computing e xperience. Connectivity options Ports allow you to co nnect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a d esktop PC. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, see your online guide for more details. Fax/Data[...]

2 Customising my comp uter 36 English Built-in network feature The built-in ne twork feature allows you to connect your c omputer to an Ethernet-ba sed (10/100 Mbps ) network. To use the network feature, conn ect an Ether net cable f rom the network jack on the rear of the co mputer to a network jack or hub on your network .[...]

37 English Universal Serial Bus The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed seri a l bus which allows yo u to connect USB perip herals wit hout ta king up pre cious syst em resou rces. Your computer has three ports available, one on the left and two at the rear.[...]

2 Customising my comp uter 38 English PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot foun d on the left side of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. These cards should have a PC Card logo on them. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add- on car ds fo r port able co mpute rs, giving you expa nsion poss ibilit[...]

39 English 2 Left-clic k on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation . 3 (a) Press the slot eject button to pop out the eject button; then (b) press it again to eject the card. Upgrade options Your computer deliv ers superior power and performance. However, some users, and the ap plications th ey use, may deman d more. This compu[...]

2 Customising my comp uter 40 English Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug th e AC adaptor (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base. 2 (a) Remove the scre ws from the memory cove r; then (b) lif t up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the mem[...]

41 English Using system utilities Acer eManager Acer eManager is an innovative sofware designe d for frequently used functions. At the press of Acer Empowering Key, the Acer eManager user interface appears, feat uring four main settings — Acer eS ettin g, Acer eP resenta tion, Acer ePowerMa nagement and A cer eRecovery(manufacturing option ). To [...]

2 Customising my comp uter 42 English You can ac cess the Launch Manager by clicki ng on Start , All Programs , and then Launc h Manager to start the appl icatio n. BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is a hard ware conf iguration program built into your computer' s BIOS. Your computer is already properly configured and optimised , and you do not ne[...]

43 English Acer disc-to-disc recovery Note : This feature is only available on certain models. Multilingual operating system installation Follow the instru ctions to choo se the operatin g system and lang uage you use when you first power-on the system. 1 Turn on the system. 2 Acer's multilingual op erating sy stem selection menu will pop-up a[...]

2 Customising my comp uter 44 English 1 Restart the system . 2 The instruction Press < F2 > to Enter BIOS is shown at the bottom of the screen, du ring POST . 3 Press < Alt >+< F10 > at the same time to enter the recovery pr ocess. 4 The message "The system has pa ssword protection. Please enter 000000:" is displaye d. 5[...]

3 Troubleshooting my computer[...]

This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solu tions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the comput er by yourself. Contact your dealer or an author ised service center for assistance. Key link: www.acersupport.com[...]

47 English Frequently-asked questions The following is a l ist of possible situations th at may arise during the use of your comp uter. Easy answe rs and solutions ar e provided for each one. I pressed the power butto n and ope ned the display, but the computer do es not st art or boot- up. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no powe[...]

3 Troubleshooting m y computer 48 English Image is not full-screen. The computer display has a native res olution of 1024 x 768 (XGA) for the 14.1"/15.0" screens. If you set th e resolution lowe r than this, the screen expands to fill the comput er display. Right-c lick on your Windows desktop and select Pr operties to bring u p the Displ[...]

49 English The keyboard does not respond. Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB 2.0 port on the rear or left of the computer. If it works, cont act your dealer or an author ised service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. The infrared port does not work. Check the following: • Make sure that the infrared port s of the two de[...]

3 Troubleshooting m y computer 50 English Troubleshooting tips This notebook comp uter incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems. If the system report s an error mess age or an error sy mpt om occurs, see "Erro r messag es" on page 51. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact[...]

51 English Error messages If you receive an error messa ge, note the message and take the corrective action. The fo llowing table lists th e error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action. If you still encounte r problems a fter going through the corrective measures, please conta ct your dealer or an authorised [...]

3 Troubleshooting m y computer 52 English Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) Your computer is backed by an Interna tional Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) that gives you security and peac e of mind when traveling. Our worldwide network of service center s are there to give you a helping hand. An ITW passport come s with your co[...]

53 English Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service, and please be at your computer when yo u call. With your support, we c an reduce the amou nt of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficie ntly. If there are error messa ges or beeps reported by your compute r, write them do[...]

3 Troubleshooting m y computer 54 English[...]

Appendix A Specifications[...]

This appendix lists the gener al specifications of your computer.[...]

57 English Microprocessor • Intel ® Celeron ® M Processor 340 at 1.5 GHz or above Memory • Main memory ex pandable up to 2 GB • Two DDR DIMM slots • Support 256, and 512 MB or 1GB DDR SDRAM modules • 512 KB Flash ROM BIOS Data storage • One high-ca pacity, Enha nced IDE hard disc • One interna l optica l drive Display and video • [...]

Appendix A Specifications 58 English I/O ports • One Type II CardBus PC Card slot • One RJ-45 ja ck (Ethernet 10/100) • One RJ-1 1 phon e jack (V.92) • One DC-in jack for AC adapter • One VGA port for ex ternal monitor • One speaker/headphone-out jack (3.5 mm mini jack) • One microphone-in jack • Three USB 2.0 ports (two at the re a[...]

59 English System • ACPI suppor t • DMI 2.0-compliant • Microsoft Windows op erating s ystem Power • Battery pack • 31 Wh Li-ion battery pack • 2-hour rapid charg e/3.5-hour charge-in -use • AC adapter • 65 Watt • Auto sensing 90 to 264 V AC, 47 to 63 Hz Options • 256, and 512 MB or 1 GB memory upgrade modules • Additional Li-[...]

Appendix A Specifications 60 English[...]

Appendix B Notices[...]

This appendix lists the general notices of your computer.[...]

63 English Energy Star Guidelines Compliance As an Energy Star partner, Acer Inc. has determine d that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. FCC notice This device h as been tested and fo un d to comply with the limits for a Class B digi tal devic e pursuant to Par t 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to p[...]

Appendix B Notices 64 English Caution Changes or modifications not expres sly approved by the m anufacturer could void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this c omputer. Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper atio n is subjec t to the following tw o[...]

65 English Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the modem is a label that con tains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Eq uivalenc e Number (REN) for this equipment . Upon request, you must provide this information to your telephone comp any. If your tele phone [...]

Appendix B Notices 66 English Austria, Portugal, Finl and, Sweden, Un ited Kingdom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland , Hungary, Czech Re public, Slo vak Republic , Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. Usage allowed in the countries of European Union, as well as Norway, Switzerland , Ic eland and Liechtenste in. This device must be used in strict accordance[...]

67 English 4 Some parameters require d for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements ar e depe ndent on th e equipment (PC) associated with this device. In order to operate wit hin the limits for compliance with Tel ecom's specifications, the assoc iated equipment shall be set to ensure that a utomatic calls to diff erent numbers [...]

Appendix B Notices 68 English Telecom's specif ications, the associ ated equipment shall be set to ensure that calls are answered between 3 and 30 seconds of receipt of ringing. 8 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emer gency Service. Important safety instructions Read these instruct ions carefully[...]

69 English 11 Unplug this produ ct from the wa ll outlet and refer servicing to qualifie d service per sonnel u nder the foll owing conditi ons: a When the power cord or plug i s damaged or frayed. b If liq uid has been spilled i nto the produ ct. c If the produc t has been expose d to rain or water. d If the product does not operat e normally wh e[...]

Appendix B Notices 70 English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD dr ive used with this computer is a las er product. The CD or DVD drive's classification labe l (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER R ADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BE AM. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATT[...]

71 English and other li mited viewing u ses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovis ion Corpor ation. Revers e engineering or disassembly is prohibit ed. Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent No s. 4,631,6 03, 4,5 77,216, 4,819,098, 4,907,093, and 6,516,132 licensed for limit ed viewing uses only. Radio Device Regulatory Notice Note : Belo w regul a[...]

Appendix B Notices 72 English List of Applicable Countries EU member state s as of M ay 2004 are: Belgium , Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, It aly, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finl and, Sweden, Un ited Kingdom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland , Hungary, Czech Re public, Slo vak Republic , Slovenia, Cyprus and[...]

73 English Canada - Low power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) a Common information Operation is subject to th e following tw o conditio ns: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. this device must accept any i nterference, including interference that may ca use undesired operation of th e device. b Operation i n 2.4 G[...]

Appendix B Notices 74 English population ; consult Safe ty Code 6, obtaina ble from Health Canada’s Web site at www. hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb . Note : Acer Wireless Mini PCI Adapter implements a transmission diversity function. The function does not emit radio frequenc ies simultaneously from both an tennas. One of the antennas is selected automatically o[...]

75 English Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan. Tel : 886- 2- 2696 - 1234 Fax : 886-2- 2696- 3535 www.acer.com Declaration of Conformity We , Acer Inc. 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, T aiwan. Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2 - 8691- 3089 Fax: 886-2- 8691-3000 E-mail[...]

Appendix B Notices 76 English[...]

77 Index A AC adapter caring for v AcerMedia drive 23 audio 25 adjusting the volum e 25 trouble shootin g 48 B battery pack caring for v BIOS utility 42 brightness hotkeys 18 C caps lock 14 on indicator 13 care AC adapter v battery pack v computer iv CD-ROM ejecting 23 ejecting manually 4 8 trouble shootin g 48 cleaning computer vi computer bringin[...]

78 modem 35 N network 36 notice DVD copyright pr otection 70 num lock 14 on indicator 13 numeric keypad num lock 15 O online services 52 options memory upgrade 39 P password 31 types 31 PC Card 38 ejecting 38 inserting 38 ports 35 printer trouble shootin g 49 problems 47 CD-ROM 48 display 47, 48 keyboard 49 printer 49 startup 47 trouble shootin g 4[...]